Ghee from cow milk production in Netherlands
In 2023 Netherlands produced 60,000 t of ghee from cow milk, the 2nd largest in the world (9.16% of the world total). The record was 60,000 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 60,000 t
- World rank
- 2 of 24
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 60,000 t
- 2022
Ghee from cow milk in Netherlands, 2022–2023 (tonnes)
Netherlands compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 9.2%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 427,500 | 65.2% |
| 2 | Netherlands | 60,000 | 9.2% |
| 3 | Bangladesh | 32,200 | 4.9% |
| 4 | Nepal | 22,779 | 3.5% |
Map of world production of ghee from cow milk
Share of the world total; Netherlands is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60,000 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 60,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 67,843 t USD 559 m
- Exporter rank
- 1 of 56
- Imports
- 12,797 t USD 89.8 m
- Importer rank
- 5 of 109
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of ghee from cow milk in Netherlands?
Netherlands produced 60,000 t in 2023, 9.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Netherlands rank in the world for production of ghee from cow milk?
Netherlands ranked 2nd of 24 countries in 2023. The largest producer was India with 65.2% of the world total.
Does Netherlands export or import ghee from cow milk?
In 2024 Netherlands reported exports of 67,843 t (USD 559 m) and imports of 12,797 t (USD 89.8 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Netherlands is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.